Rachel McAdams Honoured with Prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
The celebrated actress Rachel McAdams was bestowed with one of Hollywood's highest honours on Monday, receiving her own star on the legendary Walk of Fame. The emotional ceremony in Los Angeles marked a significant milestone in the Canadian star's distinguished career, which spans beloved romantic comedies, gripping dramas, and blockbuster superhero films.
Rare Public Appearance with Long-Term Partner
In a particularly notable moment, McAdams made her first ever public appearance with her boyfriend of ten years, screenwriter Jamie Linden. The couple, who have maintained an intensely private relationship since being first romantically linked in 2016, have never before walked a red carpet together and rarely speak about their partnership publicly.
Linden, best known for writing films including We Are Marshall and Dear John, stood proudly beside McAdams as she accepted her honour. The actress acknowledged her partner during her emotional acceptance speech, referring to him as "my North Star" and thanking him for helping keep her "quasi-normal."
On-Screen Reunion with Co-Star
The ceremony also featured a heartwarming reunion with Domhnall Gleeson, McAdams' co-star from the beloved 2013 romantic drama About Time. Gleeson, who played McAdams' on-screen husband in Richard Curtis' time-travel romance, proudly posed for photographs with the honouree more than a decade after they shared the screen together.
McAdams' parents, Lance and Sandra McAdams, travelled to Los Angeles to witness their daughter's achievement, while her sister Kayleen received special mention during the acceptance speech as another "North Star" in the actress's life.
Hollywood Heavyweights Show Support
Director Sam Raimi, who worked with McAdams on her upcoming film Send Help, attended the ceremony alongside co-star Dylan O'Brien. Raimi's presence highlighted the respect McAdams commands within the film industry, having collaborated with numerous acclaimed directors throughout her career.
McAdams looked radiant in a sophisticated black and lime green dress, her emotional state evident as she delivered her heartfelt speech through tears of joy and gratitude.
Private Family Life Revealed
The ceremony offered rare insights into McAdams' carefully guarded personal life. The actress shares two children with Linden - a son born in 2018 and a daughter born in 2020 - though the couple have chosen to keep their children's names private from public knowledge.
In previous comments to the Sunday Times, McAdams explained her approach to motherhood, stating: "I want to keep his life private, even if mine isn't." She described waiting until the right time to become a parent, adding: "I'm having more fun being a mum than I've ever had. Everything about it is interesting and exciting and inspiring to me."
The actress has previously joked about the benefits of being with another creative professional, noting that their shared "gypsy life as actors" makes them compatible partners who understand the demands of the entertainment industry.
McAdams' Hollywood Walk of Fame star represents not just professional recognition but a celebration of an artist who has successfully balanced a high-profile career with a fiercely protected private life, surrounded by supportive family, colleagues, and her long-term partner.
